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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182006
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMazda3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $16,880
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $15,805
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25 40
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 60
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Grand Touring Package             2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.             1,335
Navigation system             1,750
Satellite radio             430
Universal garage door opener             75
Cargo mat             40
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23 32
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 48
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092      
Grand Touring Package             2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.             1,148
Navigation system             1,505
Satellite radio             344
Universal garage door opener             60
Cargo mat             32
Options (change) 1,345 1,345 1,345 1,345 145 145 6,190
Options (change) 1,224 1,224 1,224 1,224 132 132 5,439
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 560
Total Price $40,610 $40,610 $42,280 $42,280 $48,900 $48,900 $23,630
Total Invoice $38,526 $38,526 $39,958 $39,958 $46,017 $46,017 $21,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,085
Model Year2018201820182018201820182006
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMazda3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H160hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$40,610$40,610$42,280$42,280$48,900$48,900$23,630
Adjustments for Features-7,900-8,050-8,500-8,550-9,825-9,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$32,560$33,780$33,730$39,075$39,025$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,170$6,515$6,465$0
Total Invoice$38,526$38,526$39,958$39,958$46,017$46,017$21,804
Adjustments for Features-7,495-7,637-8,033-8,080-9,246-9,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,031$30,889$31,925$31,878$36,771$36,724$21,804
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,036$989$5,882$5,835$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182018201820182006
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMazda3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100  
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000 
5-speed manual      $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers      $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$9,495$9,645$10,095$10,145$11,420$11,470$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,900$8,050$8,500$8,550$9,825$9,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,495-7,637-8,033-8,080-9,246-9,2930

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length193.9 in178.3 in
Width73.4 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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